Such an arrangement would provide Taiwan and China with a forum for dialogue whereby they may forge closer ties based on mutual understanding and respect, leading to permanent peace in the Taiwan Strait.

Bob Smither the father of the murdered girl was Lampson's Libertarian opponent in the 2006 election. Also as mentioned above he had family connections in the district. S.

Lampson was defeated in 2008 in his re-election bid by the Republican Pete Olson. S. After an extremely controversial mid-decade redistricting he lost his congressional seat in 2004.